Manufacturing Excellence Consultant _Manager

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

And more

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Consultant to optimize operations, lead cross-functional teams, and drive cost, speed to market, and quality improvements within our Operations practice. You will coach teams, manage budgets, and apply lean manufacturing and digital technologies to client engagements.

As a Manager, you will grow your leadership by guiding others, delivering projects on plan, and upholding PwC's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Proven expertise in Lean and Six Sigma with cost-optimization focus.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on product development and manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing product development lifecycles to identify bottlenecks and develop strategies for improvement.
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to optimize supply chain integration and enhance operational efficiency.
• Leading teams in the execution of product development and manufacturing projects, confirming timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Utilizing digital technologies to streamline processes and drive business performance.
• Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and develop skills outside their comfort zones.
• Conducting feasibility studies and market trend analysis to inform product strategy and positioning.
• Managing project resources effectively to align with client expectations and business objectives.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to provide guidance and support in operational strategy.
• Promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative practices within manufacturing processes.
• Conducting manufacturing cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing Strategy

Operations Management

Product Lifecycle Management

Product Strategy

Emerging Technologies

Manufacturing Cost Analysis

Feasibility Studies

Go-to-Market Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description & Summary

As a Manufacturing Excellence Consultant, you will specialize in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness within our Operations practice. You will work closely with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Your role will involve providing guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies to drive business performance. As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With your growing knowledge of business operations, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way, while embracing technology and innovation to enhance your delivery. In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engage in difficult conversations with clients and team members, and uphold professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing product development lifecycles to identify bottlenecks and develop strategies for improvement
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to optimize supply chain integration and enhance operational efficiency
• Leading teams in the execution of product development and manufacturing projects, confirming timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Utilizing digital technologies to streamline processes and drive business performance
• Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and develop skills outside their comfort zones
• Conducting feasibility studies and market trend analysis to inform product strategy and positioning
• Managing project resources effectively to align with client expectations and business objectives
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to provide guidance and support in operational strategy
• Promoting the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative practices within manufacturing processes
• Conducting manufacturing cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science

• Demonstrating proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Utilizing advanced skills in Manufacturing Strategy and Operations Management
• Excelling in Product Lifecycle Management and Product Strategy development
• Embracing emerging technologies to drive innovation in manufacturing processes
• Conducting comprehensive Manufacturing Cost Analysis and Feasibility Studies
• Leading teams in developing and executing Go-to-Market Strategies

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• holiday pay
• vacation
• personal and family sick leave
• and more

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers.

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